Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof; it is temporary expedient, often wise in party politics, almost sure to be unwise in statesmanship.

Quote by James Russell Lowell

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He who is firmly seated in authority soon learns to think security, and not progress,...

He who is firmly seated in authority soon learns to think security, and not progress,...

Good luck is the willing handmaid of a upright and energetic character, and conscientious observance...

Good luck is the willing handmaid of a upright and energetic character, and conscientious observance...

Communism means barbarism

Communism means barbarism

Blessed are they that have nothing to say, and who cannot be persuaded to say...

Blessed are they that have nothing to say, and who cannot be persuaded to say...

Heaven is neither here nor there to me. Everywhere and nowhere. Just not in between,...

Heaven is neither here nor there to me. Everywhere and nowhere. Just not in between,...

Let us be of good cheer, however, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are...

Let us be of good cheer, however, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are...

Sentiment is intellectualized emotion; emotion precipitated, as it were, in pretty crystals by the fancy

Sentiment is intellectualized emotion; emotion precipitated, as it were, in pretty crystals by the fancy

Democracy is the form of government that gives every man the right to be his...

Democracy is the form of government that gives every man the right to be his...

Endurance is the crowning quality, And patience all the passion of great hearts

Endurance is the crowning quality, And patience all the passion of great hearts

Joy comes, grief goes, we know not how.

Joy comes, grief goes, we know not how.

It is by presence of mind in untried emergencies that the native metal of man...

It is by presence of mind in untried emergencies that the native metal of man...

Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind.

Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind.

Every person born into this world their work is born with them.

Every person born into this world their work is born with them.

The heart forgets its sorrow and ache.

The heart forgets its sorrow and ache.

It is by presence of mind in untried emergencies that the native metal of a...

It is by presence of mind in untried emergencies that the native metal of a...

Blessed are they who have nothing to say and who cannot be persuaded to say...

Blessed are they who have nothing to say and who cannot be persuaded to say...

What men prize most is a privilege, even if it be that of chief mourner...

What men prize most is a privilege, even if it be that of chief mourner...

You need to do the work to bring the money in, but not compromise standards.

You need to do the work to bring the money in, but not compromise standards.

In a relationship, when does the art of compromise become compromising?

In a relationship, when does the art of compromise become compromising?

Never cut short your waiting with compromise. Simply put, the waiting's not over until the...

Never cut short your waiting with compromise. Simply put, the waiting's not over until the...

Politics is like football; if you see daylight, go through the hole.

Politics is like football; if you see daylight, go through the hole.